Sprinting the Florida Way –Sprint Training Workouts

by Mike Holloway,
Head Track Coach, University of Florida

Fall Training (Base Period) 6 - 10 Weeks
Much of our time in fall training is spent conditioning the body and teaching drills that help develop proper sprint mechanics. I also try to introduce exercises that help to develop and improve the athlete's technique, stride length and stride frequency. Circuit Training plays a big role during this phase, we do this not only to help increase that athletes fitness level, but also to help develop the proper sprint mechanics that are so vital at the end of the race.

Training PhaseOur emphasis here is again on developing speed and conditioning the body and the mind to hold that speed. The thing that I try to stress to my athletes is that we are preparing for our championships season, that we are working towards weekly progress and building towards an explosion at the Conference and National Meets.

Championship SeasonThe emphasis during this phase is on resting the athlete in hopes that they will have their best performances at our championship meets. I make concentrating on technique a premium during this phase, as the athlete becomes more rested, the technical side of their efforts become easier to achieve.